Polaris FST Touring Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Suspension Troubleshooting (M-10)
Problem Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension
bottoms too easily
S Increase FRA position (see page 56).
S Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 57).
S Increase front track shock coil spring preload.
S Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S Check track tension (see page 122).
Rides too stiff in
rear
S Decrease FRA position ( see page 56).
S Install appropriate optional center retainer on rear track shock
(see page 57).
S Decrease front track shock coil spring preload.
S Revalve rear track shock compression damping (see your
dealer).
S Check track tension (see page 122).
Front end pushes S Check for worn skags
S Check for binding suspension shafts and grease all pivot
points.
S Shorten front limiter strap.
S Install single skags (see your dealer).
Steering is heavy S Check skags and skis for damage.
S Check ski alignment (see page 126).
S Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S Verify sag dimension (see page 54). Adjust torsion spring
blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct
sag dimensions.
S Adjust IFS preload (see page 47).
S Adjust RIDER SELECT (see page 31).
Machine darts from
side to side
S Make sure skis are aligned properly.
S Make sure spindles and all steering components turn freely.
S Check for excessive play in steering assembly
(see your dealer).
S Make sure skags are straight on skis.
S Set static sag (see page 54).
S Install dual skags.